So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.
Parallel translations
- WEB So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands. They set up God’s house as it was designed, and strengthened it.
- KJV So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.
- NKJV So the workmen labored, and the work was completed by them; they restored the house of God to its original condition and reinforced it.
- NASB So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications and strengthened it.
- NLT The men in charge of the renovation worked hard and made steady progress. They restored the Temple of God according to its original design and strengthened it.
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Quick answer
The work advanced steadily, and the temple was restored to its proper design and made strong again. God blesses faithful, persevering labor in His service.
Overview
The workmen completed the repairs so that the temple stood as originally intended. The restoration symbolized the spiritual renewal of Judah under godly leadership. As God's house was rebuilt and strengthened, so He builds His people into a holy temple in Christ (Ephesians 2:21-22).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Neh 4:7When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious,
- Hag 2:3‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not appear to you like nothing in comparison?’
- 1 Chr 22:5And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent—famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.” So David made lavish preparations before his death.
- Mark 13:1–2As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!”
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